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U.S. Representative, 15th Congressional District
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Glenn GT Thompson

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 15th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Howard, Centre County
Campaign website
friendsofglennthompson.com

U.S. Representative seeking a 10th term and chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Before Congress he spent 28 years as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager and licensed nursing home administrator.

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Photo: Official portrait — Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supported the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill, including its tax cuts, spending cuts and changes to SNAP.In office

    ICYMI: Thompson: One Big Beautiful Bill is a Game-Changer for America

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson · Jul 3, 2025 · thompson.house.gov

    “This historic legislation delivers the largest tax cut in American history … making the largest investment in agriculture in decades, restoring integrity to SNAP, and saving millions of family farms from the death tax”
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Public safety

  • Voted for the FY2027 defense authorization, which included $42.4 million he secured for Penn State defense research.In office

    Thompson Supports Passage of the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson · Jul 22, 2026 · thompson.house.gov

    “I am pleased we were able to secure $42.4 million to conduct defense research at Penn State.”
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Education

  • Sponsored the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, signed in January 2026, allowing whole and 2% milk in school meals.In office

    President Trump signs Thompson's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into Law

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson · Jan 14, 2026 · thompson.house.gov

    “I have worked for over a decade to restore whole milk to our school cafeterias”
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  • Introduced a bipartisan bill creating tax-advantaged Skill Savings Accounts for worker training.In office

    Thompson co-chairs the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR).

    Thompson, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Create Skill Savings Accounts

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson · May 7, 2026 · thompson.house.gov

    “This commonsense, bipartisan legislation will create a tool for workers to reskill and upskill”
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Economy & jobs

  • Led the 2026 farm bill, which passed the House 224-200 and reauthorizes USDA programs through 2031.In office

    His office says the bill enhances crop insurance, expands credit access for producers and invests in rural broadband and infrastructure.

    Thompson Issues Statement Following House Passage of Farm Bill

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson · Apr 30, 2026 · thompson.house.gov

    “I was proud to lead the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 … An updated farm bill that meets the current needs of our farmers and ranchers is long overdue”
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  • Introduced a bipartisan bill to expand and lower the cost of the H-2A temporary farm worker visa program.In office

    H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026, would extend H-2A to year-round operations and change how H-2A wages are set.

    Thompson Introduces Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson · Jun 30, 2026 · thompson.house.gov

    “It’s time to bring the H-2A program into the 21st century … The H-2A visa program is woefully outdated, and it no longer meets the needs of American agricultural production.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Glenn GT Thompson on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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